1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
Henry Hudson was set adrift by mutinous crewmen while seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean
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2
as in to request
to make a request for
came seeking financial advice
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as in to try
to make an effort to do
seek to find the best solution
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Recent Examples of seek
Since returning to office on January 20, and during last year’s election, Trump has riffed again and again on seeking a third term.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
The platform’s launch is particularly significant for independent creators and smaller studios seeking global visibility without the substantial travel and marketing budgets traditionally required for international business development.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
Who pays for treatment Industry advocates and those who seek more resources for intervention and prevention agree on one thing: without legalized gambling, there is no revenue stream for treatment.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
Trump has sought to blame inflation on his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
The platform’s launch is particularly significant for independent creators and smaller studios seeking global visibility without the substantial travel and marketing budgets traditionally required for international business development.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
Who pays for treatment Industry advocates and those who seek more resources for intervention and prevention agree on one thing: without legalized gambling, there is no revenue stream for treatment.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
Trump has sought to blame inflation on his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seek
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But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams insisted the case was politically motivated and was pursued in retaliation for his criticism of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After requesting and being granted his release from the Professional Fighters League, Pitbull signed with the UFC and has landed a major fight on one of the year’s biggest cards.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The prosecution requested that they be addressed using pseudonyms during trial.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Moving forward, is Levantine trying to lean more into commercially viable projects or awards films?—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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But Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin also became a rallying point for liberals and Democrats who accused him of trying to buy an election.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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If desired, garnish the platter with sprigs of fresh basil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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But this first real test left a lot to be desired for the Red Sox.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Researchers will also attempt to detect patterns of wear on the dagger, which could provide insights into how it was used.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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More significantly, his latest actions attempt to cut off a series of alternative routes for Chinese goods to reach American store shelves and households.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the International Cable Protection Committee, whose members represent over 98% of global submarine telecommunications cable infrastructure, cables at 4,000-meter depths are not typically armored or fortified in a way that would require such advanced cable-cutting technology.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Using technology, where fans using the app will be required to provide their contact information and the school will use it to contact them with future news and promotions from the athletic department, brings a different outlook that Coastal Carolina is hoping pays off.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Grand Slams have certainly increased their compensation as each strives to make their experience bigger and better.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Passionate about Jewish education and social justice, Olga strives to connect individuals and communities with opportunities to make a difference and support the sustainability of Jewish nonprofits.—
Olga & Igor Alterman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Seek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seek. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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